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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1912
Page
3
The San Antonio fire department logged 61 alarms in the month, the highest monthly total on record. Fire losses are expected to be heavy with many fires costing between 5900 and 10000 dollars. Some alarms were false, and February has historically led in calls.
At an Associated Press report from Houston a First National bank stockholders meeting voted unanimously to double capital stock from 1 million to 2 million and the additional stock was immediately subscribed.
Panam a February 29 The American secretary of State Philander C Knox urged a closer union of the Americas during a state dinner honoring him. He asserted the United States seeks peace prosperity and security in Latin America and craved no sovereignty or territory. Aristides Arjona Panaman foreign minister praised the mission and affirmed strong U S Panama ties and willingness to respond to aid.
A home cough syrup recipe claims to make a pint for about two dollars less than store remedies. Mix sugar and warm water, add Pinex, and take a teaspoon every 1 to 3 hours for quick relief and taste, with a satisfaction guarantee.
Secretary of State Knox left Panama City for a trip to Colon and Port Simon Costa Rica aboard the USS Washington. He plans to reach San Jose for further travel while newspapers express friendly sentiment and official notices hail the visit as significant to U S policy.
The last day of the month cripples Chamber of Commerce campaigns as subscriptions reach $43,859 toward a $50,000 goal. Teams of solicitors led by John T. Wilson and others press on with hopeful attendance of about 200 at the Red Tie brigade luncheon at the Gunter hotel on Saturday.
O R Mounsey chairman of the English syndicate financing the San Antonio Rockport and Mexican railroad winds up affairs before departing for St. Louis. Arriving February 12 he inspected the route and arranged matters for construction with Robert Pattinson in New York. Work to start Rockport Harbor Island by April 1 and in San Antonio soon after.
An advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills relieve backache rheumatism and restore kidney function. Mrs M F Spaisbury of Sterling Illinois says two bottles cured her pain and sleep problems after kidney troubles. Edwards King Drug Co. Suc.
Staacke Bros offers rubber tired carriages and buggies with Kelly Springfield rubber tires. The shop promotes durability and smooth ride for horse drawn vehicles.
Major A. W. Butt, Taft's personal aide, was granted a month and 24 days leave by the War Department. He will sail from New York for the Mediterranean on Saturday after health problems following a Westward trip last fall. Butt previously served as Roosevelt's aide and had not taken a vacation in four years.
The health office records 133 births in February with female births 76 and male 57, including three sets of twins and seven births to Negro parents. A delay in reporting may understate totals as physicians forward reports weeks later.
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